1
as in to send
to cause to go or be taken from one place to another
dispatched a messenger with urgent news
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2
as in to kill
to deprive of life
the exterminator dispatched the termites with professional efficiency
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3
as in to assassinate
to put to death deliberately
during his reign of terror the dictator dispatched thousands without the slightest qualm
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4
as in to defeat
to achieve a victory over
they dispatched the other team without breaking a sweat
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1
as in letter
a message on paper from one person or group to another
a soldier sending daily dispatches to friends and family back home
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2
as in message
a piece of conveyed information
a dispatch from headquarters regarding a change in battle plans
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Recent Examples of dispatch
Ben Wheeler
may 12, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
Ritchie first dispatched a French film crew to shoot second-unit, documentary-style footage at the 1978 festival.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
The hikers then used another group's satellite communicator to contact park dispatch and send an SOS, who found the woman in stable condition.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 10 May 2026
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Verb
Officials said 12% of those calls were resolved without an officer being dispatched.
—Ben Wheeler
may 12, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
Ritchie first dispatched a French film crew to shoot second-unit, documentary-style footage at the 1978 festival.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Noun
The 911 calls received by the county dispatch would no longer be transferred to the Chesterton/Porter dispatch center.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
The hikers then used another group's satellite communicator to contact park dispatch and send an SOS, who found the woman in stable condition.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 10 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dispatch
Verb
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Do not send the version written by your nervous system.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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On Thursday, a tipster sent us a copy of a similar bulletin drafted by Nissan in anticipation of a similar supply crunch—and an accompanying price hike for service departments.—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
15 May 2026
Verb
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In a final battle, the Darksaber is destroyed, Gideon and his clones are seemingly killed, and the newly united Mandalorians settle back on Mandalore.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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Initial tests suggested the outbreak may not involve the Ebola Zaire strain, which was responsible for Congo’s devastating 2018-2020 epidemic that killed more than 1,000 people.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Later that evening, Lennon was assassinated outside of his apartment building, rendering the interview his final words spoken on the record.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
15 May 2026
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The country’s recent bombardment of Lebanon, killing thousands in response to Hezbollah strikes launched after joint US-Israeli strikes assassinated Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has also drawn widespread condemnation internationally.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
Verb
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The left fielder had a big night against one of his former teams with a home run and four RBIs on Thursday as the Chicago White Sox defeated the Royals 6-2 in front of 14,913 at Rate Field.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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The missile will reportedly have a host of capabilities intended to defeat ballistic missile defenses, but Russia has not built a good track record with the vehicle.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
Noun
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The letter, which has since grown to nearly 5,000 signatures, was organized by the Committee for the First Amendment, the Future Film Coalition, the Writers Guild of America and the Democracy Defenders Fund.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
16 May 2026
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In a statement to The Sacramento Bee, a spokesperson for Reform California dismissed the letter as a political attack against DeMaio.—
Andrew Graham
May 15,
Sacbee.com,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Earlier this year, Ashley decided to post a TikTok using screenshots of the Facebook messages Jason originally sent asking her to wear his jersey.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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But how that message is delivered can make a significant difference.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
18 May 2026
Verb
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The fire destroyed two structures — a cabin and an equipment shed — and forced the evacuation of 11 National Park Service employees, who were rescued by a Santa Barbara County Fire Department helicopter.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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Covers personal property used to secure a loan as collateral if it's destroyed.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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Who is murdered, why and Clare’s entanglement in the whole deal unfold over the remainder of the novel, featuring much tighter and more plausible plotting than your average suspense story.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
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For the first time since her arrest, Cindy Rodriguez Singh – the North Texas mother charged with murdering her 6‑year‑old son – agreed to speak with CBS News Texas.—
Doug Dunbar,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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“Dispatch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dispatch. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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